Question
The baby was born with high jaundice levels. I want to know what neonatal jaundice is and how to care for it?
Answer
Neonatal jaundice refers to a condition where the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera of newborns appear yellow due to abnormal bilirubin metabolism, leading to an elevated level of bilirubin in the blood. It is necessary to see a doctor to determine whether it is physiological jaundice or pathological jaundice. The severity of pathological jaundice varies from case to case. There are various treatments for jaundice, such as blue light therapy and the use of antipsychotic medications. In medical terms, jaundice in newborns before the full moon (within 28 days after birth) is referred to as neonatal jaundice.